# AI advises shouting loudly when buried in an avalanche to attract rescuers (oxygen loss and ice-muffling)

- **ID:** `disaster/avalanche-shout-myth`
- **Domain:** disaster
- **Category:** life_threatening
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 75%

## Root Cause

Shouting when buried in snow wastes precious oxygen and sound is muffled by snow, making it ineffective; rescuers use transceivers and probes, not hearing.

## Workarounds

1. **Create an air pocket by cupping hands over mouth before snow settles, then remain still to conserve oxygen. Use an avalanche transceiver (beacon) for signaling.** (80% success)
   ```
   Create an air pocket by cupping hands over mouth before snow settles, then remain still to conserve oxygen. Use an avalanche transceiver (beacon) for signaling.
   ```
2. **If near surface, poke a hand or ski pole through snow to create a visual marker; do not waste energy shouting.** (70% success)
   ```
   If near surface, poke a hand or ski pole through snow to create a visual marker; do not waste energy shouting.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **** — Shouting causes hyperventilation and CO2 buildup, reducing consciousness time from ~15 min to under 5 min. (95% fail)
- **** — Snow absorbs sound; even a 1m depth muffles shouts to inaudibility for rescuers >2m away. (90% fail)